Glacier Country Ranges
Glacier Country Ranges are a high, glaciated part of the Northern Rockies in northwest Montana, with towering peaks, hanging glaciers, and deep valley systems. Traversed by symbolic routes and trails, they offer dramatic scenery and are central to Glacier National Park's alpine landscape.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| District | Glacier National Park |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.759 |
| Longitude | -113.787 |
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12:51 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Glacier Country Ranges form a rugged, high-altitude segment of Northwestern Montana and Glacier National Park, characterized by glacially carved peaks, cirque basins, and valley glaciers like those near All Pspire and behind Many Glacier. These ranges include key summits exceeding 3,000 meters, and their exposed alpine areas are punctuated by tarns, cliffs, and perennial snowfields. Traversing these ranges—from trail corridors around Logan Pass and St. Mary to more remote routes west and north—travelers encounter a mix of day hikes, multi-day scrambles, and alpine climbs. The region serves as a transition zone between the park's forested valleys and above-treeline zones, hosting a variety of wildlife, arctic-alpine plants, and evidence of ongoing glacial retreat.
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